The Interpretation department is responsible for programs and activities that inspire an enduring connection between museum visitors and the stories, artifacts and skills of historic and contemporary American maritime experience. The Director is responsible for daily interpretation of the 17-acre site including the restoration shipyard, 19th century village, and formal exhibit galleries; daily special programs including sea music, 19th-century roleplayers, and maritime skills demonstrations; an active theatrical program with daytime performances and evening events such as the Christmas Lantern Light Tours; and special activities and programs during the museum’s weekend events. This person leads the planning and execution of strategies to increase Mystic Seaport’s leadership role in experiential and interdisciplinary museum and maritime education, with a dual focus on experiential and digital delivery techniques. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Demonstrated success in department management, including experience in budget, staff supervision and strategic planning. 2. Demonstrated success in creating, leading and evaluating museum programs 3. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage a large staff with diverse skills and expertise. 4. Ability to be entrepreneurial, innovative and creative. 5. Working knowledge of current museum theory and practice. 6. BA/BS in maritime studies, American studies, museum studies, or related field required; MA preferred. 7. Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills 8. Maritime history and sailing knowledge a plus. TO APPLY: Please submit a Mystic Seaport application (http://www.mysticseaport.org/employmentapplication/ ), resume, and cover letter tohuman.resources@mysticseaport.org OR to Mystic Seaport PO Box 6000 Mystic, CT 06355 Attn: Human Resources. An EOE.